Introduction
This website is operated by Patrick J. M. Seargeant as an independent academic tutoring practice based in the United Kingdom.
This privacy policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you use this website or make contact regarding tutoring services.
The site is intended for users in the United Kingdom, although enquiries may also be received internationally.
Information That May Be Collected
Information may be collected when you:
- submit an enquiry through the contact form
- contact the site directly by email
- request information about tutoring services
- communicate regarding consultations or ongoing tuition
This information may include:
- name
- email address
- telephone number
- details relating to academic subjects or educational circumstances
- any other information voluntarily provided within an enquiry
Limited technical information may also be collected automatically through normal website operation, such as:
- browser type
- device type
- referring pages
- general site usage information
How Information May Be Used
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
- respond to enquiries
- assess suitability for tutoring support
- arrange consultations or tutoring sessions
- communicate regarding ongoing services
- maintain reasonable administrative records
- improve the performance and usability of the website
Personal information is not sold or intentionally shared for advertising or marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where UK GDPR applies, personal information is generally processed on one or more of the following bases:
- legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and operating a professional tutoring service
- steps taken at the request of a prospective client before entering into an agreement
- compliance with legal or regulatory obligations where applicable
Contact Forms and Website Infrastructure
Enquiries submitted through the website are processed using third-party website infrastructure providers, including Netlify Forms.
Information submitted through forms may therefore be processed or temporarily stored through those providers in accordance with their own security and privacy practices.
Reasonable steps are taken to use reputable service providers appropriate to the scale and nature of the site.
Analytics and Cookies
This website may use analytics or similar technologies to understand general site usage and improve performance.
These services may use cookies or related technologies to collect limited technical and usage information.
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Examples may include:
- page visits
- navigation behaviour
- approximate geographic region
- device and browser information
This information is used in aggregate and is not intended to personally identify individual users.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- respond to enquiries
- provide tutoring services
- maintain appropriate administrative records
- satisfy legal, accounting, or professional obligations where applicable
Information that is no longer required will be deleted or securely removed where reasonably practicable.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are taken to help protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
International Data Processing
Some website infrastructure or service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, reasonable efforts are made to use providers that maintain appropriate safeguards and recognised security standards.
Your Rights
Depending on the applicable data protection laws, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to personal data
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances
- object to or restrict certain forms of processing
- lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Requests relating to personal information should be made using the contact details below.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
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Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational, legal, or technical changes.
The latest version published on this page should be treated as the current version.